How Do I Propagate An Aloe Plant?
PreparingPrepare pots for the new aloe vera plants. New plants should be kept out of direct sunlight and protected from any cold temperatures, so pot growing is best. Fill pots with quick-draining, nutritious soil. Mix 50 percent compost with 50 percent sand for the ideal growing foundation.Harvesting New PlantsLook on your established aloe vera for the suckers–small independent plants growing from the base of the plant. Harvest these to propagate aloe vera when they are 4 to 6 inches tall. Use a knife to slice them from where they connect to the main plant.Plant New Aloe VeraPlant the new plants in the prepared pots. Dig holes that are several inches deep and plant the rooting end of the new plants. Pack soil in around them to support them until they root. Water the plants thoroughly to help them establish, and keep them in filtered sunlight.
